{"id":346996,"date":"2021-10-01T17:00:48","date_gmt":"2021-10-01T14:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/the-best-ps5-ssds-of-2021-upgrade-your-sony-console\/"},"modified":"2021-10-01T17:00:48","modified_gmt":"2021-10-01T14:00:48","slug":"the-best-ps5-ssds-of-2021-upgrade-your-sony-console","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-ps5-ssds-of-2021-upgrade-your-sony-console\/","title":{"rendered":"#The Best PS5 SSDs of 2021: Upgrade Your Sony Console"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a410ec536d8d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-ps5-ssds-of-2021-upgrade-your-sony-console\/#What_to_Look_For_in_a_PS5_SSD_in_2021\" >What to Look For in a PS5 SSD in 2021<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-ps5-ssds-of-2021-upgrade-your-sony-console\/#WD_SN850\" >WD SN850<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-ps5-ssds-of-2021-upgrade-your-sony-console\/#Seagate_FireCuda_530\" >Seagate FireCuda 530<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-ps5-ssds-of-2021-upgrade-your-sony-console\/#PNY_CS3040\" >PNY CS3040<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-ps5-ssds-of-2021-upgrade-your-sony-console\/#Seagate_FireCuda_530-2\" >Seagate FireCuda 530<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-ps5-ssds-of-2021-upgrade-your-sony-console\/#WD_Black_P50_Game_Drive\" >WD_Black P50 Game Drive<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#The Best PS5 SSDs of 2021: Upgrade Your Sony Console&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-758198 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_1860838972.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_1860838972.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_1860838972.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Playstation 5 and controller on glass table\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/toronto-canada-november-24-2020-playstation-1860838972\" data-credittext=\"Mohsen Vaziri\/Shutterstock.com\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/toronto-canada-november-24-2020-playstation-1860838972\">Mohsen Vaziri\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Look_For_in_a_PS5_SSD_in_2021\"><\/span>What to Look For in a PS5 SSD in 2021<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not every SSD is compatible with the PS5, and any storage options you choose to have a specific list of traits to work inside the Sony console. This can be confusing if you\u2019re new to SSDs and have never had to buy one or install one yourself.<\/p>\n<p>Chances are you are using a phone or computer that utilizes an SSD, or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/howto\/45359\/htg-explains-whats-a-solid-state-drive-and-what-do-i-need-to-know\/\">solid-state drive, for high-speed storage and overall performance. The PS5 isn\u2019t any different with its built-in 1TB SSD. The problem is that SSDs generally come in smaller capacities than hard drives. Combined with the increasing size of video games (some reaching over 100 GBs in size), you\u2019ll either have to be diligent about what you install or save yourself the headache and get an expansion SSD.<\/p>\n<p>Sony breaks down what it expects of your SSD on\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/en-us\/support\/hardware\/ps5-install-m2-ssd\/\">the company\u2019s support page<\/a>. Most of these specifications are hard to miss when buying an SSD, like the interface and socket type. But it is the SSD\u2019s speed and size are where things get tricky.<\/p>\n<p>The PS5 requires an internal SSD to have a 5,550 MB\/s or faster read speed. They must also be at or under 25 mm wide and 11.25 mm thick so it actually fits in the console. Finally, your SSD needs a heatsink attached to it to withstand the high temperatures in the PS5\u2019s case.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s the problem: not every SSD comes with a heatsink. Buying and installing heatsinks on your own is possible, but it\u2019s a barrier that many won\u2019t be interested in overcoming, given the tight space requirements. That\u2019s why all of the SSDs below come with heatsinks\u2014just make sure you purchase the right version of our recommendations and you\u2019re good!<\/p>\n<p>As with most SSDs, especially M.2 ones, you should look for fast sustained read and write speeds around 5,500 MB\/s to 7,000 MB\/s. This leads to certain <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s loading in graphics faster, like open-world titles. It also means booting up games and <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>s will be faster, not to mention the higher transfer speeds.<\/p>\n<p>SSDs measure random read and writes speeds, which in games come up more often than sustained ones. These are called input\/output operations per second, or IOPS. <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">General<\/a>ly, you want these to also be fast, clocking in at above 500,000. All of the SSDs below hit these numbers easily.<\/p>\n<p>So with this knowledge in hand, let\u2019s get into our picks.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/WD_Black-SN850-Internal-Gaming-Solid\/dp\/B08KFS6THF?tag=hotoge-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-758182 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/WD-Black-Internal-SSD.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"WD Black SSD Dimensions\" width=\"650\" height=\"400\" data-credittext=\"Western Digital\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Western Digital<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<div class=\"procon_list\">\n<div>\nPros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Fast read and write speeds<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Solid price<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> 5-year warranty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/WD_Black-SN850-Internal-Gaming-Solid\/dp\/B08KFS6THF?tag=hotoge-20\">WD SN850<\/a> is unbelievably fast. It\u2019s not quite as consistently fast as the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Seagate-FireCuda-Internal-Solid-State\/dp\/B0977K3N1M?tag=hotoge-20\">Seagate FireCuda 530<\/a>, which is our pick for the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#moka_anchor_fast\">fastest PS5 SSD<\/a>, but it speeds through the kind of tasks your PS5 will throw at it.<\/p>\n<p>It helps that WD\u2019s SSD was explicitly made with gaming in mind. WD put most of its resources into making this SSD blaze through random read and write operations. This should make almost any type of game you play run smoothly.<\/p>\n<p>Specifically, this SSD has a dynamic way of storing data before properly writing it to the SSD so that the entire process feels faster to you. This is WD\u2019s nCache 4.0 <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a> for SLC caching in play. Don\u2019t fret over the confusing names, though; all it means is that this SSD makes downloading and installing large games or apps a breeze by doing extra work behind the scenes.<\/p>\n<p>Combine that with its 1,000,000 IOPS read speed and 720,000 IOPS write speed, and the WD SN850 is a robust storage solution. Finally, it will fit perfectly inside your Sony PS5, and it comes with a heatsink.<\/p>\n<p>The SN850 is available in <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/WD_Black-SN850-Internal-Gaming-Solid\/dp\/B08KFN1KT1?th=1&amp;tag=hotoge-20\">500GB<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/WD_Black-SN850-Internal-Gaming-Solid\/dp\/B08KFS6THF?tag=hotoge-20\">1TB<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/WD_Black-SN850-Internal-Gaming-Solid\/dp\/B08KFRFL8F?th=1&amp;tag=hotoge-20\">2TB<\/a> models.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nBest PS5 SSD Overall<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08KFS6THF?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31rIBVCIyMS._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for WD SN850\" aria-label=\"Shop for WD SN850\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08KFS6THF?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WD_SN850\"><\/span>WD SN850<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">The WDSN850 PS5 SSD brings fast speeds to the PS5 at an affordable price.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Seagate-FireCuda-Internal-Solid-State\/dp\/B0977K3N1M?tag=hotoge-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-758178 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/firecuda-ssd.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Firecuda SSD installed in machine\" width=\"650\" height=\"390\" data-credittext=\"Firecuda\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Firecuda<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<div class=\"procon_list\">\n<div>\nPros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Fast read and write performance<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> 5-year warranty and 3-year data recovery service<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Runs cool<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nCons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Higher capacities can get pricey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Seagate-FireCuda-Internal-Solid-State\/dp\/B0977K3N1M?tag=hotoge-20\">Seagate FireCuda<\/a> is unstoppable when it comes to sustained read and write speeds. It\u2019s simply the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#moka_anchor_fast\">fastest SSD<\/a> out there for the Sony PS5. Knowing that, it\u2019s wild to say it\u2019s also the most affordable SSD of the competition.<\/p>\n<p>The Seagate FireCuda 530 is available for under $250 with its 1TB drivel and increases in price somewhat as you go up in size. That puts the price a good amount below the other SSDs that work with a PS5.<\/p>\n<p>Price is an important consideration considering how much you already have to invest into the console with games and subscriptions. It would be nice if your storage solution isn\u2019t breaking the bank on top of that, and Seagate\u2019s SSD gives you quality while costing less.<\/p>\n<p>The money you save doesn\u2019t impact the features you get either. The FireCuda has incredibly fast sustained read and write speeds. For games, this means reading large chunks of data will be faster than many other SSDs that focus more on short bursts of action.<\/p>\n<p>FireCuda\u2019s other specs don\u2019t falter, though: it has 800,000 read IOPS speed and 1,000,000 IOPS write speed. This SSD is also rated for 7,300 MB\/s sequential read speed and 6,000 MB\/s sequential write speed. All of this means that it can handle almost any type of content that you need stored or loaded quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Seagate also includes a 5-year warranty as well as a 3-year data recovery service. These are the types of promises you don\u2019t always see in budget-friendly products.<\/p>\n<p>The Firecuda is available in <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Seagate-FireCuda-Internal-Solid-State\/dp\/B0977KZN4L?th=1&amp;tag=hotoge-20\">500GB<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Seagate-FireCuda-Internal-Solid-State\/dp\/B0977LW48F?th=1&amp;tag=hotoge-20\">1TB<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Seagate-FireCuda-Internal-Solid-State\/dp\/B0977K2C74?th=1&amp;tag=hotoge-20\">2TB<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Seagate-FireCuda-Internal-Solid-State\/dp\/B0977K3N1M?tag=hotoge-20\">4TB<\/a> models.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nBest Budget PS5 SSD<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0977K3N1M?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31skNNQhPSS._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Seagate FireCuda 530\" aria-label=\"Shop for Seagate FireCuda 530\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0977K3N1M?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seagate_FireCuda_530\"><\/span>Seagate FireCuda 530<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">The Seagate FireCuda 530 is highly affordable and doesn&#8217;t slack on pure speed or sustained performance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/PNY-CS3040-Internal-Solid-State\/dp\/B08TRN15K5?th=1&amp;tag=hotoge-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-758179 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/PNY-ssd.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"PNY SSD installed in machine\" width=\"650\" height=\"390\" data-credittext=\"PNY\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">PNY<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<div class=\"procon_list\">\n<div>\nPros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Consistent performance<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> 5-year warranty<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Runs cool<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nCons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Not the fastest SSD out there<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The value of SSDs can get weird as you go up in capacity. A 4TB SSD not only increases the price but also requires a performance to increase to match it. Thankfully, the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/PNY-CS3040-Internal-Solid-State\/dp\/B08TRN15K5?th=1&amp;tag=hotoge-20\">PNY CS3040<\/a> remains a solid SSD no matter what size you get it in.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to stuff a ton of games onto a single SSD, the CS3040 is a great pick for both its price and strong read and write speeds. The SSD clocks in at 5,600 MB\/s read and 3,900 MB\/s write. Its IOPs for read and write speeds are 660,000 and 800,000, respectively.<\/p>\n<p>For the price, the PNY CS3040 is unbeatable. 4TB SSDs are typically expensive and hard to find. The CS3040 is considerably pricier than the other options in this list, but it\u2019s on the low end compared to other 4TB SSDs out there.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s best to think of PNY\u2019s SSD as an investment that you won\u2019t ever need to worry about upgrading again. With the effort it takes to install a PS5 SSD, it\u2019s worth getting a nice big SSD so you\u2019ll only have to do it once.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nBest 4TB PS5 SSD<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08TRN15K5?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41rYhOEiE+L._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for PNY CS3040\" aria-label=\"Shop for PNY CS3040\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08TRN15K5?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PNY_CS3040\"><\/span>PNY CS3040<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">When it comes to capacity and performance, the PNY CS3040 is at the top of the list.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Seagate-FireCuda-Internal-Solid-State\/dp\/B0977K3N1M?tag=hotoge-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-758190 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/firecuda-ssd-2.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Firecuda SSD on blue and purple background\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" data-credittext=\"Firecuda\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Firecuda<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<div class=\"procon_list\">\n<div>\nPros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Fast read and write performance<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> 5-year warranty and 3-year data recovery service<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Runs cool<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nCons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Higher capacities can get pricey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Seagate-FireCuda-Internal-Solid-State\/dp\/B0977K3N1M?tag=hotoge-20\">Seagate FireCuda 530<\/a> returns in this list as the fastest PS5 SSD because nothing else can touch its penchant for sustained read and write speeds.<\/p>\n<p>This SSD makes games and apps load near-instantly with its 7,300 MB\/s read and 6,000 MB\/s write speeds. It\u2019s 800,000 and 1,000,000 read and write IOPS speeds don\u2019t slouch either. All these numbers mean that when you toss the FireCuda 530 into your Sony PS5, it\u2019ll not only work out of the box with its included heatsink, it\u2019ll do its job as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Part of the joy of the new consoles in the past was the reduced loading times. The FireCuda 530 does a great job of improving performance while boosting storage capacity.\u00a0The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#moka_anchor_budget\">budget price<\/a> is nothing to scoff at, either.<\/p>\n<p>The Firecuda is available in <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Seagate-FireCuda-Internal-Solid-State\/dp\/B0977KZN4L?th=1&amp;tag=hotoge-20\">500GB<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Seagate-FireCuda-Internal-Solid-State\/dp\/B0977LW48F?th=1&amp;tag=hotoge-20\">1TB<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Seagate-FireCuda-Internal-Solid-State\/dp\/B0977K2C74?th=1&amp;tag=hotoge-20\">2TB<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Seagate-FireCuda-Internal-Solid-State\/dp\/B0977K3N1M?tag=hotoge-20\">4TB<\/a> models.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nBest Fast PS5 SSD<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0977K3N1M?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31skNNQhPSS._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Seagate FireCuda 530\" aria-label=\"Shop for Seagate FireCuda 530\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0977K3N1M?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seagate_FireCuda_530-2\"><\/span>Seagate FireCuda 530<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">The Seagate FireCuda 530 is a blazing fast SSD that will handle any PS5 game or app you throw at it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/WD_Black-Drive-Portable-External-Compatible\/dp\/B07YFGTDV4?tag=hotoge-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-758181 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/WD-Black-External-SSD.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"WD Black External SSD Dimensions\" width=\"650\" height=\"390\" data-credittext=\"Western Digital\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Western Digital<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<div class=\"procon_list\">\n<div>\nPros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Very fast read and write speeds<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Compact size<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> 5-year warranty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_warning\"><p><strong>Warning:<\/strong> Please note that your PlayStation 5 cannot play PS5 games stored on an external SSD. An external SSD can be used for storage of PS5 games, however, and the PS5 can also play PS4 games stored on an external drive. If you want to have more storage that allows you to directly play PS5 games, you\u2019ll need to install an internal PS5 SSD.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>If you want to keep your SSD outside your PS5 and don\u2019t want to fuss with the installation process, an external SSD is a good choice. The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/WD_Black-Drive-Portable-External-Compatible\/dp\/B07YFGTDV4?tag=hotoge-20\">WD_Black P50 Game Drive<\/a> is an excellent option for that primarily because it\u2019s built for gaming.<\/p>\n<p>The P50 Game Drive brings 2,000 MB\/s read and write speeds, which is fast for an external drive. The ability to maintain that speed is essential for transferring games to your PS5 or playing PS4 games directly off the drive. In terms of IOPS (input\/output operations per second) speeds, the drive hits around 3,900 read and 8,500 write speeds\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.storagereview.com\/review\/wd_black-p50-game-drive-ssd-review\">according to reviews<\/a>. That puts it above many other external SSDs and is more than powerful enough to keep up with the PS5\u2019s demand.<\/p>\n<p>The WD_Black P50 Game Drive is also priced well for how fast and compatible it is with the PlayStation 5. You won\u2019t find other external drives that can match its speeds. For improved speeds, you\u2019ll have to go with an internal SSD. This is the drive to get the absolute best performance for storing <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a> and games.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend the 1TB model below, but the P50 is available in up to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/WD_Black-Drive-Portable-External-Compatible\/dp\/B08V8THXNL?th=1&amp;tag=hotoge-20\">4TBs<\/a> of storage.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nBest External PS5 SSD<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07YFGTDV4?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41tHjjo6L7L._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for WD_Black P50 Game Drive\" aria-label=\"Shop for WD_Black P50 Game Drive\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07YFGTDV4?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WD_Black_P50_Game_Drive\"><\/span>WD_Black P50 Game Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">The WD_Black P50 Game Drive beats out the competition with incredibly fast speeds and a compact size.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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